Word: trusts
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...President of the Board of Overseers:--It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I receive at your hands these insignia of the office to which the governing boards have chosen me. You have charged me with a trust, second in importance to no other, for the education of American youth, and therefore for the intellectual and moral welfare of our country. I pray that I may be granted the wisdom, the strength and the patience which are needed in no common measure; that Harvard may stand in the future, as she has stood under the long line...
Abbott Lawrence Lowell:--You having been duly chosen to be President of Harvard College, I do now, in the name of its governing bodies and in accordance with ancient custom, declare that you are vested with all the powers and privileges of that office. It is a great trust, but it is laid on you in full confidence that you will discharge it in the interest alike of the College we love and of the democracy it serves. I deliver into your hands, as badges of your authority, the College charter, seal and keys. God bless...
...Avon in which Katherine Rogers, the mother of John Harvard lived. His Majesty was pleased to grant his license to Miss Marie Corelli, the former owner of the property, to convey it to a Board of Trustees. Copies of the documents pertaining to the matter, including the deed of trust, were duly laid before the Corporation, whereupon the following votes were passed...
...acquired in a third. It is my privilege to give to you the greetings of the University across the river. We extend to you the right hand of fellowship and wish you every success. May I add a personal word of congratulation upon your acceptance of the great trust confided to your hands...
...applications for tickets have been comparatively few and far between in spite of the request made by the committee for answers as soon as possible. We trust that every Senior who can will attend the spread, and make it one of the most successful features of the Class Day festivities...